Tuesday, 20 January 2015

It reminds me of a CARNIVAL... confetti, colour and a ticker tape parade.

It was my summer project as we drove across Europe (I should add that I didn't drive and crochet at the same time, that would've been far too adventurous ;-)

As my hubster did ALL the driving, fabulous driver that he is, it allowed me endless hours of time to sit in the passenger seat and crochet away little triangles, in between sorting out drinks, snacks and entertainment for the (amazingly very well behaved) two little ones in the back.

This is the pattern:

Foundation: Chain 20.

Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook, and all the way to the end of the row. Ch1 and turn.

Row 2: Miss the first st and sc all the way to the end of the row.

(You carry this on row after row, making the triangle - by missing out a stitch at the start of every row).

Once you have the correct amount of triangles, for the size of cushion you want to make, you stitch them all together and voila...

Once I'd sewn in all the straggling bits of yarn, I sewed the crochet side of the cushion onto some fabric, making an envelope opening.

I may try this cushion again, by making the triangles bigger this time.

Friday, 5 September 2014

I have been having a very lively creative period, these last few months...

I just haven't had the time or the concentration to put all my photographs and thoughts down on the blog lately, but the winds are changing.

I have organised all the projects I have made, in recent weeks, and am about to bombard my blog with them.

Lets start with one of my favourite projects of the mo:

The Zig Zag Cushion.

also known as "The Wave".

I have made about 5 of these babies.

Why?

They are quick to make.

Love the retro look.

Cushions are good "start/finish" projects (which brings inner pride).

I can watch the latest movie/tv series, without needing to keep reading a complicated pattern...

Need I say more?

This is how you can make your own:

Foundation: Ch 98

Row 1: dc in second chain from hook, miss 1 st, *1 dc into each of the next 8sts, 3 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of the next 8 sts, miss 2sts. Repeat from * to last 2 sts, miss 1 st, 1 dc in last st. Ch1. Turn.

Row 2: 1dc into first st, miss 1st. *1dc into each of the next 8 sts, 3 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of the next 8 sts, miss 2 sts. Repeat from * to final 2 sts, miss 1st, 1 dc into last st. Ch1. Turn.

(Row 2 is the pattern which should be repeated until you achieve a square shape, for your cushion).

You can change colour after 4 rows - or less - or more... the world is your zig-zag oyster!

You then sew your crochet front onto an equally big piece of fabric, and make up your cushion (however you choose to do this).

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

I've been re-inspired to start writing about my crafty activities again after a rather long hiatus.

Nina is a proper toddler now, so... that's how long it's been.

Full of energy and assertiveness.

Doing most things on her own (I dare not interfere ;-)

She is out of nappies.

Almost in nursery.

Has a full head of hair.

Chats non stop.

Fights with her big, gorgeous brother (and often wins).

I've been busy making things... just not writing about them.

But I feel it's time again to put down on paper (or a cyber diary) all the things I've been making, in case, some time in the future, Nina (or Luca for that matter), may be interested in making some things of their own.

I was Blog Surfing the other day and found the pattern for this fabulous crochet bobble blanket, which inspired me to make a cushion (sligh...

If you please...

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